Manitoba Education was not prepared for pandemic but was able to respond: auditor – Winnipeg

Manitoba’s auditor basic claims the province’s Training Division was not organized for the COVID-19 pandemic but managed to react proficiently.

A report from the auditor’s business office states the section experienced not thought of public well being hazards to educational institutions in advance of time and had no coordinated crisis program.

The report also says the office was not prepared for a transition to remote discovering.

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Even with that, the report claims, the office was capable to present support to faculties and put incident management in spot.

The auditor basic built 8 recommendations, which involve improving internet connectivity so that on-line discovering is obtainable throughout the province.

The govt suggests it is functioning on enhancements and details to a latest offer with Xplornet Communications to broaden broadband providers in 350 rural and northern communities.